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Deputy fire marshal to step down
Deputy fire marshal to step down
After five years in Kendall County and more than four decades dousing fires and conducting inspections, Deputy Fire Marshal Harold DeHart is hanging up his clipboard to enjoy retirement. 10/22/2022 12:00 AM
Burn ban back on
Burn ban back on
The Kendall County Commissioners Court reinstated a burn ban Tuesday after several fires deemed preventable ignited around the county. County Judge Darrell Lux polled seven area fire chiefs Monday, and all of them asked that the no-flame order be issued.  10/12/2022 04:35 PM
BISD prepares for the worst
BISD prepares for the worst
BISD prepares for the worst 10/12/2022 12:00 AM
Roaming the Cibolo
Roaming the Cibolo
Roaming the Cibolo. Star photos by Zachary-Taylor Wright 10/12/2022 12:00 AM
The Center set to deck its halls with sales
The Center set to deck its halls with sales
Kronkosky Place – now called The Center – will ring with Christmas cheer next month as vendors raise funds for the facility that offers services for older adults. 10/12/2022 12:00 AM
Learn the facts about devastating wildfires
Learn the facts about devastating wildfires
Editor’s note: This article is being shared in honor of National Fire Prevention Month. Deadly wildfires ravaged thousands upon thousands of acres of land across California in the summer of 2018. Officials at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said these combined fires comprised the largest wildlands fire in state history. 10/12/2022 12:00 AM
Silver-haired committee meeting in Boerne
Silver-haired committee meeting in Boerne
The Executive Committee of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Boerne City Library Community Room. Ed Rogers, elected member of TSHL from Boerne/ Kendall County, representing the Alamo Area Agency on Aging, is the local host and has made all arrangements for the group. “We are excited to welcome executive committee members of TSHL representing 28 Area Agencies on Aging from across our great state of Texas, to Boerne.” 10/09/2022 12:00 AM
BISD approves decreased tax rate
BISD approves decreased tax rate
While Boerne Independent School District officials have approved a lower property-tax rate, it’s still expected to increase an average annual tax bill by $42. While the school district saw a 32 percent increase in appraised values, hitting just under $14.5 billion, and a 21 percent increase in taxable value at just above $11 billion, the local appraisal district – along with many across the state – is seeing more disputes. 10/09/2022 12:00 AM
County passes on new court for now
County passes on new court for now
BOERNE — The Kendall County Commissioners Court opted to halt progress on a new county court-at-law or appointing its first presiding office until the new county judge and commissioners take office next year. 10/05/2022 12:00 AM
First Responders
First Responders
First Responders 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
Boerne CROP Hunger Walk next month
Boerne CROP Hunger Walk next month
Looking to make a difference in this community and worldwide? The Boerne CROP Hunger Walk Nov. 12 is an opportunity to help end hunger and poverty through long-term sustainable approaches. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised will go to support Hill Country Family Services – a vital local resource for families in crisis. Remaining funds support the international relief and development work of Church World Service. 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
Expanding Your Horizons in STEM
Expanding Your Horizons in STEM
Kerrville, TX –Expanding Your Horizons – A Career Conference in science and math for sixth-, seventh- and eighth- grade girls will take place 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Schreiner University. 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
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